ABOUT US

At AXOR Experts-Conseils, human-scale engineering is fostered through a collaborative process based on expertise, direct communication, and mutual respect in an effort to achieve a high degree of satisfaction among our partners.

The results speak for themselves! Since 45 years, clients have repeatedly called on our expertise to develop and carry out mandates that improve communities.

Our areas of expertise:

Harbour authorities

School boards

Government and municipal bodies

Institutions (hospitals, CSSSs, universities, etc.)

Transportation agencies

Aluminum smelting and other industries

Businesses

Mining companies

Shipping companies

Agri-food establishments

Our Story

Established in Sept-Îles on January 12, 1972, AXOR Experts-Conseils has been a key player in the engineering and construction of numerous major infrastructure projects in the North Shore region that have become instrumental in the development of Northern Quebec.
As a subsidiary, AXOR Experts-Conseils specialized initially in logistic engineering services, but has since diversified its areas of expertise.

Through adaptation to different markets and by developing a global approach, the firm now offers all the engineering and construction services required to successfully complete your particular mandates and/or turnkey projects.
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AXOR Experts-Conseils today, is the result of a major corporate restructuring in 2010, in which the existing minority shareholders assumed overall control of the firm’s activities. Consonant with this major realignment, important actions were taken regarding the firm’s new identity as a fully-fledged organization in conjunction with an in-depth revision of its rules of governance and its ethical responsibilities.
In 2015, AXOR Experts-Conseils gained approval by the Autorité des Marchés financiers (AMF), allowing it to bid on public contracts. In addition, it is ISO 9001-2008 certified since 1998, which attests to the firm’s dedication to providing high quality products and services to its clientele through the application and maintenance of its quality management system.

Our Identity

MISSION

Our raison d’être

To offer engineering and construction services by developing integrated solutions that apply our knowledge and foster collaboration on a human scale.

VISION

Our purpose

To be a leading partner in engineering and construction.

VALUES

What defines and inspires us

At AXOR Experts-Conseils, five values are the cornerstones of our corporate philosophy. They guide our actions, inspire our words, and put us on the map.

KNOW-HOW : It takes know-how to succeed!
AXOR Experts-Conseils has built its business and reputation on the expertise of its professionals and technicians as well as on its professional training program.

PEOPLE : Engineering on a human scale!
AXOR Experts-Conseils is a group of passionate professionals and technicians who enjoy working with their partners and clients on projects that advance society through shared experience, listening, open communication, and mutual respect.

QUALITY : Always strive for excellence!
At AXOR Experts-Conseils, we are committed to constantly improving our services to achieve the highest level of client satisfaction.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY : Our commitment to future generations!
As a socially responsible firm, AXOR Experts-Conseils adheres to the principles of sustainable development in order to carry out projects that show respect for the environment, health and safety, and local communities. This responsibility transcends every project studied, conceptualized, and completed, as a gesture of commitment to future generations.

TRUST : The secret to success in the projects we study, design, and develop is our winning combination of efficiency, transparency, rigour, and ethics!
At AXOR Experts-Conseils, our work environment and business relationships are based on trust and professionalism, whether it is within our team, with our clients, or with our partners.

As such, all employees at AXOR Experts-Conseils agree to adopt the profession’s best practices at all times, in line with the rules (in other words, all laws, standards, and codes that are in effect), and in harmony with the company’s five key values: expertise | people | quality | social responsibility |trust.

The goal of our commitment is, first and foremost, to respect and encourage responsible business practices in how we obtain mandates and manage contracts so that the public, our clients, our partners, and other industry professionals continue to have faith in our company and our profession.

Our employees make this commitment in writing on their first day on the job and every year thereafter. If they fail to meet this commitment, they may face disciplinary action and/or termination of employment.

RESPONSIBILITY

We, the directors, employees, executives, and technology and support staff at AXOR Experts-Conseils, agree to :

Protect the health, safety, and welfare of society in accordance with the principles of sustainable development;

Always act with respect for the dignity, good name, and reputation of our firm and the engineering consulting profession as a whole;

Base individual decisions on results that are in line with the company’s values and professional ethics;

Respect collective and individual professional autonomy by exercising our right of refusal in a thought-out and responsible manner.

EXPERTISE

We, the directors, employees, executives, and technology and support staff at AXOR Experts-Conseils, agree to :

Act with the necessary expertise, attention, and diligence when providing our services, all the while staying up to date on all technical, scientific, legislative, and management issues;

Accept mandates, first and foremost, within the limitations of our knowledge, abilities, availability, and means that we have to carry them out;

Encourage teamwork between co-workers, clients, and partners (suppliers and subcontractors) to ensure that all share knowledge and expertise when providing our services.

Base individual decisions on results that are in line with the company’s values and professional ethics;

Respect collective and individual professional autonomy by exercising our right of refusal in a thought-out and responsible manner.

INTEGRITY

We, the directors, employees, executives, and technology and support staff at AXOR Experts-Conseils, agree to :

Provide professional services with integrity and transparency under all circumstances in the legitimate interest of our clients and the general public;

Respect the laws, regulations, and ethical commitments that govern our professional activities;

avoid any possible conflicts of interest in our business practices;

Manage with transparency by informing our clients and other stakeholders of any real, potential, or perceived conflict of interest or any detrimental error that could arise when carrying out a mandate;

Refuse any remuneration or other gratuity that could compromise our better judgment.

FAIRNESS TO OTHERS

We, the directors, employees, executives, and technology and support staff at AXOR Experts-Conseils, agree to :

Request and accept fees that comply with trade practices and professional responsibilities, in other words, fees that are fair and equitable for the mandate and circumstances;

Not intentionally harm the reputation or business of others;

Behave appropriately and courteously, in other words, in a professional and irreproachable manner, and according to all applicable laws in such circumstances when asked to evaluate, review, or take over the work of another firm;

Always keep privileged information obtained through a mandate confidential and never use it for other purposes;

Never abuse our authority when carrying out our duties, be it towards a subordinate, employee, co-worker, subcontractor, or partner.

AGAINST CORRUPTION

We, the directors, employees, executives, and technology and support staff at AXOR Experts-Conseils, agree to :

Refuse to offer remuneration or any other gratuity whatsoever that could be used to or appear to influence any decision-making process;

Ensure fair and open competition in order to maintain the free market;

Avoid any involvement of any kind whatsoever in one or more of the following prohibited situations: collusion, corruption, illicit funding, using a dummy corporation, fraud, false invoicing, bribes, or kickbacks;

Refrain from making false or incomplete representations regarding the quality of the services offered;

Fully collaborate with any corporate body with investigative powers.

Never abuse our authority when carrying out our duties, be it towards a subordinate, employee, co-worker, subcontractor, or partner.

GOVERNANCE

We, the directors, employees, executives, and technology and support staff at AXOR Experts-Conseils, agree to :

Respect AXOR Experts-Conseils’ mission in our business practices :
to offer engineering services on a human scale by promoting and enhancing our team’s know-how, expertise, and training, and by creating a synergy based on collaboration and communication;

Promote AXOR Experts-Conseils’ vision in our business practices: to foster responsible engineering by developing our know-how in design and construction in partnership with the community;

Know and respect our business partners’ rules, especially their codes of ethics and conduct;

Industry category | Conservation and recycling of water at Olymel’s pork abbatoir and cutting plant at Saint-Esprit.

Gala Phénicia | LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Quebec

Phénicia Entreprise Alliée awarded to AXOR Experts-Conseils for its openness, actions and commitment that contribute to personal and professional development of its employees, members of the LGBT community.

2010 – Patrick O. Bourgeois Award | RÉSEAU EnvironnementMarc-André Desjardins was the recipient of this award in recognition of his on-going volunteer work and his outstanding participation in the organization of activities and achievements with Réseau Environnement.

2009 – Gustave Prévost Award | RÉSEAU EnvironnementAXOR Experts-Conseils was the recipient of this award for its remarkable contribution to the improvement and management of drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in Quebec.

OUR GOVERNANCE

Since June 2010, AXOR Experts-Conseils has been managed by five owner/partners who have each been active in the company for more than 25 years. Joined by two external independent administrators of great experience, they form the new board of directors.
The goal of this strategy is to achieve transparency and optimize governance practices in order to better serve the interests of the community and our clients.

JACQUES GRENIER, Eng., M.Eng.
Partner and Chief Executive Officer

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With a wealth of experience, keen business acumen, and admirable professionalism, Jacques
Grenier has been a pioneer at AXOR Experts-Conseils for more than 27 years. His personal
approach, ability to bring people together, and exceptional leadership skills have enabled him to
integrate his own personal and professional goals with those of others in pursuing the
company’s mission.
In addition to a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in environment, Mr.
Grenier has 37 years of experience in engineering consulting. For the past 20 years, he has been
at the helm of our company, where he is in charge of business development and managing the
consulting services of our team of 170 professionals based in Montreal, Sept-Îles, Baie-Comeau,
and Longueuil.
Mr. Grenier is also active in the industry as a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
(OIQ), the Association des ingénieurs-conseils du Québec (AICQ), and Quebec’s Institut des
Grands Leaders.

Marc-André Desjardins has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a specialization in water resources, a master’s degree in environmental engineering, and a doctorate degree in civil engineering. He also has 32 years of experience in the field, 23 of which have been with AXOR Experts‑Conseils.

Mr. Desjardins is very active in the environmental field and has authored many scientific and technical publications. The recipient of numerous awards, he is our strongest expert in processes. He is actively involved in several associations, including Réseau Environnement, where he is chairman of the board of directors. He is also a member of Montreal’s École Polytechnique advisory council in civil engineering.

A senior partner at AXOR Experts-Conseils and vice-president of the Environment Division, Mr. Desjardins is often called upon to assist with matters under litigation, in which he is recognized as meticulous and professional.

With AXOR Experts-Conseils since 1993, Denis Cadoret is a senior partner and vice-president of the Industrial and Major Projects Division. Since 1998, Mr. Cadoret has managed activities at the company’s offices in Sept-Îles, which is the point of origin of the company.

Mr. Cadoret has a bachelor’s degree in applied science (geological engineering) from Université Laval in Quebec City. He also boasts 29 years of experience in project management in both civil and mining engineering. His vast expertise makes him the ideal manager for a range of construction projects, including institutional, industrial, road and municipal infrastructure as well as seaport facilities.

An active member of the community, Mr. Cadoret was president of the Chamber of Commerce (2004–2006), president of the Rapido cross-country ski club (2007), and a member of the board of directors of the Corporation de promotion industrielle et commerciale (COPIC) of Sept-Îles (2004–2006), the educational institute of COPIC in Sept-Îles (2009–2010), and Club Richelieu (since 2012).

A senior partner and the vice-president of the Urban Infrastructure Division, Mr. Courchesne boasts unrivalled expertise in transportation, municipal, and environmental engineering.

In addition to having a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Université de Sherbrooke and a master’s degree in environmental engineering with a specialization in hydraulics, Mr. Courchesne has 34 years of experience, the last 27 of which have been with AXOR Experts-Conseils. In his professional career, he has worked for various federal and provincial ministries and numerous municipalities across the province. He has also led hundreds of projects for developers, a number of which were turnkey projects.

François Lussier specializes in urban infrastructure in the fields of road work, road, and water maintenance and has exceptional know-how in civil works, project management, and construction work supervision.

Mr. Lussier has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Polytechnique Montreal, in addition to 33 years of professional experience, the last 23 of which have been with AXOR Experts-Conseils. Vice‑president of the company’s Construction Management Division, he is one of the five pillars of AXOR Experts-Conseils as a principal shareholder.

Highly involved in his field, Mr. Lussier is an active member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) and the Association québécoise du transport et des routes (AQTR). His expertise in work supervision took pride of place in the article “Surveillance des chantiers,” which was featured in the special report on public works and infrastructure in PLAN, the OIQ’s magazine (May 2009 issue).

Admitted to the Barreau du Québec in 1977, Mr. Lachapelle combines 40 years of experience in management and business development, including over 26 years in the field of commercial real estate. Alternately lawyer/associate, vice‑president at Bombardier, member, director, and chairman of various non-profit organizations, and founder of public and private companies, he is renown for his common sense and thoroughness.

In order to optimize corporate governance practices, in June 2014, Mr. Lachapelle joined the board of directors of AXOR Experts-Conseils as an external independent administrator. In this role, he brings a new perspective on the rules of compliance and the optimization of business and governance practices. In addition, Mr. Lachapelle’s complete autonomy and legal expertise make him an ideal external reference available to AXOR Experts-Conseils’ employees for any ethical inquiries or complaints.

André MartelExternal Independent Administrator

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Mr. Martel has more than 40 years of experience in business management of which 36 have been in the aluminum industry. During his career, he has held various management positions in every sector of aluminum production. He was president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Tomago Aluminium, a joint venture between Rio Tinto Alcan, Gove Aluminium Finance Ltd., and Hydro Aluminium, before taking the helm at Aluminerie Alouette as president and CEO.

Highly involved in the industry, Mr. Martel has sat on the board of directors for the Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC) and the Canadian Advisory Committee for FM Global, and was a member of the Executive Committee for the International Aluminum Institute (IAI), as well as being personally involved in countless community organizations. He has been an instructor at the École d’Entrepreneurship de Beauce since 2014.

Mr. Martel joins AXOR Experts-Conseils’ board as an external independent administrator. His vast experience in financial administration, internal controls, and liabilities will provide an invaluable contribution to the success of the company. He will be involved primarily in the Human Ressources, Health and Safety, Environment, Finance and Strategic Planning committees.

Our associate partners

Our associate partners are employees from every level of the company who have demonstrated, through their leadership and expertise, unwavering commitment to AXOR Experts-Conseils’ mission.
This openness to shareholders is the first step in a global profit-sharing and access to transparent management strategy that will secure our firm’s future.